Respect Your Vote

People have protested, fought and died to secure and preserve our right and responsibility to vote. When I wrote to a pen pal in Harare, Zimbabwe to complain how low the return rate was last week for primary ballots in an all mail in election, this is what he wrote back:

“Sad to hear about the low vote situation. It is sad really because the whole world looks up to Americans when it comes to democracy. The US has been a shining star. What’s happening?

You have to explain to them how important it is to have your voice heard. The best way to do that is by voting for what you believe in. Maybe we should switch countries for people to see how precious democracy is. You should never lose heart. Hope the situation changes soon.

Greetings to the family, have they all posted their votes?”

There’s my question to you – have you and your family posted your votes? Ballots in the Washington primary must be dropped off or postmarked by Tuesday, August 7th. Do your research and vote responsibly. Apathy and ignorance are our biggest threats.